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GV56 LZH

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,206 mi
Last recorded176,206 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 LZH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 176,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Found on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 176,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Scratches on lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Found on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 165,307 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 165,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,728 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,728 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Position lamp not working Bulbs replaced on both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 149,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 149,338 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 114,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,983 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 106,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Fail 30 Nov 2013 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,538 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,191 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GV56 LZH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV56 LZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV56 LZH registered?

GV56 LZH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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